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The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
The City of Mexico.

Hon. Clarence Pullen will deliver his ex-
ceedlngly interesting lecture entitled ''The
City of Mexico" at City Hall April 4th. Mr..
Pullen will illustrate his lecture with beau
tifol stereopticon views and large number
OF curiosities. The New York Tribune
Speaking of Mr.. Pullen's lecture said
"Chickering Hall was well filled last night
win an audience which sat in darkness and
looked at attractive pictures of New Mexico
It's scenery and people thrown upon screen
by stereopticon. What was more interest
ing still was the lecture which these illustra-
ted, and which was listened to with close at
tention. The lecturer was Clarence Pullen.
whose residence in the country described fit
ted him peculiarly well for the task. His
descriptions were vivid and entertaining
ana gained not little from the pleasant de-
livery. The lecture was given under the
auspices OF the American Geographical So
ciety"
The tickets for the lecture will be found at
Mr.. Stockbridge's.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
LIFE INSURANCE.
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of Hartford, Conn.

In the heart of every man-worthy the
name there is desire to provide for those
who are dependent upon him for support,
in the event of his death, a provision of
some sort for their maintenance. That this
can be- most certainly and effectually done
by persons of moderate means, with the
aid of Life Insurance is fact that no longer
admits of question. The wonderful success
of some of the leading life insurance COM
panies during the past twenty-five or thirty
years proves conclusively that they are
founded upon correct data, conducted upon
sound principles, and are really what they
profess to bean absolute security for the
payment to beneficiary Of the sum nomi-
mated in the policy. As to which system is
the best-the stock or the mutual-there is
but little need to inquire; for the events of
the last fifty years show conclusively that
several of both classes have been successful.
1t therefore only remains TO select that com
pany when one would insure, whose past
history conclusively shows it to be soundly
and judiciously managed. and in the hands
of honest, ableIand energetic officers. Such
company is the Phoenix Mutual Life of
Hartford, Conn. See advertisement in anoth-
er column.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
BRIEF JoTTiNcs.

There was but one session Of the schools
yesterday, owing to the storm.
The N. and N. Whist Club had dance
and supper at the Falmouth Hotel yesterday.
A new Universalst church is talked of, to
be located on Main street, Westbrook.
The Portland Transcript will celebrate its
fftieth anniversary with dinner at the
Preble House, Thursday evening.
The sleet and snow of Sunday night under
the rain of Monday morning made sloshy
sidewalks and horrible crossings.
Mr.. John j. Wescott, letter carrier. has
been removed, and Mr.. Charles N. Noble
appointed to his place.
man was almost buried by snow slide
from Clapp's Block yesterday. He was not
seriously injured.
Lamson has completed a fine crayon por-
trait of Gov. Bodwell, which will be exhibit
ed in Stubbs's art store window on Congress
Square.
The double track system ON the Boston &
Maine railorad will be continued this season
from Exeter to Dover, work to be begun as
soon as the frost is out of the ground.
Messrs. Frye g. Roberts have kindly offered
to photograph the Fraternity Primary Cadets
and place the pictures ON exhibition free of
charge.
In our account yesterday of the elegant
parlor at the Falmouth Hotel it should have
been stated that the carpets, wall decora-
tions, etc., came from ii. j. Bailey & Co.
large amount of money was won in this
city on the ocean race. The betting was on
Capt. Crosby Of the Coronet because he is
an Eastport man.
The badges presented by the Little
Women" &c the drill squad of the Portland
Wheel Club may be seen at E. S. Pendex-
ter's jewelry store, No 561 Congress street.
Rev. Henry Blanchard will deliver a lee
ture on Henry Ward Beecher in the vestry
Of Congress Square church this Tuesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock. The public are cor
daily Invited to attend.
The trustees of the Cumberland County
Agricultural Society have voted to hold their
next fair, beginning on the 9th of Septem-
Der and continuing three days. The location
is yet te be decided on.
The steamer Prussian of the Allan line.
due here this week, has 100 passengers for
this port. The steamer is from Glasgow, and
is the first Allan ship from that port to come
to Portland for two years. The Partisan of
the Allan line arrived in Halifax at $3.50 a. IN.
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
chandIer-Rarhour

Mr. William E. Chandler was united in
marriage yesterday afternoon to Miss Alice
Barbour, at the residence of the brides faith
er on Cumberland street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. w. Lowden in the
presence of large company of the friends
and relatives of the bride and groom. Many
of the musical friends of Mr.. Chandler were
in attendance There were many elegant
and costly presents, among them being a sill
yer water pitcher from Chambers band.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler left for New York
ON the evening train. They take with them
the heartiest wishes for their future happi-
ness and prosperity from very large circle
Of friends.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Was 1t a Fire?

To the Editor of the Press:
Without statue of liberty with torch,
Portland seems to be making laudable efforts
to enlighten the world. ANY evening with
clear atmosphere and cloud over the city,
the glare of the street lights shows on the
clouds at considerable distance. On Sun
day night, at 10 o'clock, from my home,
northwest by north, eleven miles from the
city, / noticed an uncommon light on the
clouds. and similar but fainter light in the
direction of Lewiston. At 2 o'clock, al
though the moon had set long before, the
landscape seemed lighted up from the light
over Portland, which reminded me Of a SINH
lar, but much stronger Ii ght on the night Of
the great fire of 1866. Then the road was
sufficiently lighted from the fire to see to
drive, and when turned into my own gate
at midnight, could trace the shadow of my
carriage wheels on the ground. On the
night of the great fire in Portsmouth dec.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
After Bait.

Another Nova Scotia schooner has arrived
here to buy bait for the Canadian fishermen.
She is the Ella Maude of Shelburne, and her
captain expects to carry away with HIM 500
barrels Of Iclam bait. The vessel arrived
yesterday and brought eleven passengers.
who come to this country in quest of work
upon American fishing vessels One of them
said yesterday afternoon that the fishing in
dustry in the Provinces was at about as low
an ebb as possible, and the fishing vessels
were being largely used as coasters or
hauled up
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Daughters of Rebecca.

Ivy Lodge, No. 5, d. of r., will pay fra
iernal visit to Queen Esther Lodge of Bath,
on Wednesday, March 3Oth, leaving the
Maine Central station at 5.15 p M, and re-
turning will leave Bath at 11.45 p. m. Tick
cts can be had at r. Y. BARRIERS, corner of
Congress and Exchange streets, at the rail-
road station and of the committee. On the
return trip, those who desire can take the
horse cars at Woodfords for the city A roy
al good time is anticipated at the queenly re-
ceptiOn
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
RAILWAY MATTERS.
GRAND TRUNK CARS.

Three of the six elegant new passenger
cars built by the Pullman Company at De-
troit, Michigan for the Grand Trunk Rail-
way have arrived here and two of them will
be put on the route between Portland and
Lewiston Immediately The cars are paint
ed tuscan red on the exterior with the let
tering in gold and are of the same shape as
the Pullman palace cars. Each car contains
seats for sixty-four persons and is finished
handsomely, having every Improvement
tending to secure safety ana comfort. The
interior wood work Is In light mahogany,
with the top finish and the arms Of the seats
in oak. The upholstery is of red plush,
There are water closets at each end of the
cars and each also contains layatory with
a marble bowl and plate glass mirror. Tools
in small closet at the end of the car. There
are four double lamps hung from the ceiling
in each car besides lamps in the closets.
The windows are large and glazed with plate
glass.
furnished with a large number of ventila-
tors, which may be opened and shut by the
brakemen in order to regulate the heat In
each car is a continuance for setting the
brakes by the simple pulling of lever
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL.
Commissioner Fink of Chicago is moved
by the prospective loss of $4,000 year
job to unburden his mind of the following
views on the interstate commerce bill:
Among other things, it will ruin great
many railways, many branches of industry
and many manufacturers who have thrived
on competing rates. 1t will either drive the
producers of the Far West to the wall or to
the slow export via the lakes l think the
through lines will thrive on it, as they can
make rates to the detriment of local traffic
without material injury to themselves, il not
to the ruin of shorter competitors. 1t will
benefit the express companies if it is true
that they are not affected by it."
MAINE CENTRAL.
The four newlbaggage cars just purchased
by the Maine Central Railroad Company
have arrived. They are pronounced to be
very fine cars. They are IS feet in length.
longer than any of the baggage cars now in
use ON the road. Six new passenger cars
have been purchased for summer work. The
rolling stock for the passenger business the
coming summer will be ahead of any ever
seen on the Maine Central.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Steamer Notes.

The steamer John Brooks, which has
been moored at Randall & McAllister's
wharf during the winter is being oyerhauled
and put in condition for her summer bust
ness. She will go ON the route in about four
weeks.
The steamer Cadet win soon be put in
shape for the summer season.
Mr. John B. Curtis of the Forest City
Steamboat Company, who has just returned
from New York says that the frame of the
company's new steamer is all in place and
the plankingi is being put on.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Portland Mining Company.

The Portland Mining Company has been
formed for the purpose of carrying on the
business of operating. leasing and selling
mines and all kinds of mining stock and the
products thereof. The following are the
officers:
President-C Charles A. Prince.
Treasurer-JOhn Bryant.
Directors-C. A. Prince, John Bryant, j. w.
Dyer.
Capital stock, $3.50 paid in, $4,000
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
DEATHS.

In this city, March %. Harriet j., wife Of Will
liam Beecner, aged 40 years.
Funeral this afternoon at 3 O'clock from ST
Pauls Church. ~
In North Falmouth. of Bright's disease, Laura
Cantelle, wife OF Peter Stuart. aged AZ years 5
months. New Hampshire and Massachusetts
papers copy.l
In Lebanon, March II, Phneas Lord, aged so
years.
In Saco, March Is, Mrs Sarah B. Hubbard
aged 81 year.
In Dayton, March, 90, Enoch W. Hill, aged II
years months.
1.-THE funeral of the late Alton c. Daggett win
take place this afternoon at $50 O'clock from
his late residence, No. I65 Franklin street.
lTbe funeral Of the late Katharine Fuller Kelsey
will take place on Tuesday afternoonat 23O o'clk
from her late residence Cape Elizabeth Depot.
Burial at Freeport.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
TOWN ELECTION.
wEsTBRooK.

Notwithstanding the bad travelling, and
the storm yesterday, there was lively cleo
ton. When the polls closed it was found
that the following gentlemen were elected:
First Selectman-Abner L. Hawkes., r.
Third Selectman-L. H. Webb, ID.
There was no choice for treasurer or audi
tor, and the election was adjourned to We'd
desday to fill the vacant Offices.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
cottagers, Association

The meeting held at the Office of DIR. Dow
last evening, by the cottagers at Trefethen's
Landing Peaks Island. was largely attend
ca ana after those present had expressed
their belief in the success of the new organi-
cation, 1t was voted to adjourn to Thursday
evening, to complete the organization.
committee previously appointed, reported
that arrangements had been made for a SIM
per at Gilbert's Hall, where the meeting vii,
be held Thursday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
CoroneY's Inquest.

Coroner Gould's jury found the following
verdict in the Bryant case yesterday:
Winfield Scott Bryant came to his death in
the city Of Portland the Goth day of March,
A.. ID. 1887, by reason of injuries caused by
being struck in the back of the head, by an
overhead bridge, and run over by a train Of
the Grand Trunk Railway in the town of
FALMOUTH on said Goth day of March, and
no blame whatever is attached to the
railway Company or any Of its employees.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARApPA.

The members of the Chaplin Union con-
nected with the Universalist society have
originated novel planito induce the young
men to patronize church sociables and sup
pers. This evening the Union will serve
what is styled 'Slave Supper" at the
church vestry. 1t will be masquerade
party. The ladies, representing colored
auction. The purchaser escorts his prop
ertye to seat beside him at the table.
When the word is given the masks are re-
moved and then the laughs comes in.
Cloudman Post, G. A. r., No. 100, has
accepted an invitation from Bosworth Post
of Portland to participate in grand camp
fire Friday evening next. X.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Hoods SarsapariIla

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success at
home. Such has become its popularity In Lowell.
Mass where it is made. that whole neighbor-
hoods are taking it at the same time Lowell
druggists sell more of Hoods Sarsaparilla than
OF all other sarsaparillas blood purifiers. The
same success Is extending all over the country.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29

%, 1872 the light was reflected from the
clouds, and could be seen from here, although
it was more than 60 miles away. would
like to hear through the PRESS from more
distant interior towns. how far TINS lght can
be seen under favorable circumstances.
Windham March %. w. u.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Real Estate Trarsfare

Inc following transfers of real estate in
TINS county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
lillian Charland to Dorick Char
lana, et. ais, land. 81 and consideration.
FreepoIt-Rufus NJ. Dill M Orren w Smith
land and buildings. 81 and Considerations '-"''A'
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
School Committee.

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening, Mayor Chap
man. presiding. Present: Messrs. Crandall.
MCGOWAN, Holden, Merrill, Ring, Dunn and
McAlpine. The records of the month were
read and approved. The superintendent and
supervisors reported the schools as making
good progress.
A communication from Miss Alice C.
Moses requesting position as teacher of
reading and expression in the schools in
June en- trial YVES read and ordered on file
for future consideration.
Bills and pay rolls for the month amount
ing to S., lO4.30 were read ana approved.
Col Merrill, Chairman of the committee
on estimates then read the estimates for the
coming year, as follows:
Portland school for deaf. 10000
Ordinary expenses to be approved by
Scnool Board. ........................ 3,026,0O
Heating, care and repairs OF school
buildings 70 be expended by commit
tee on public buildings, of city coun-
........--................ 24,45000
Total. Oh 900 90
Further special estimates for ventilating
and heating High, North ana Centre street
buildings were presented. but were to be re-
vised and laid before the committee on esti-
mates of the city council with explanations
as to the necessity for favorable action on
the same.
The condition and requirements of the
North School as regards heating ventilation,
and the need of new desks in some of the
rooms, were explained at length by Super
visors MCGOWAN and Crandall.
A case of discipline in the IIiph Scboo1
was presented to the Board by Mr.. Meal
Pine, and ON motion Of DIR. Crandall the
same was referred to Col Merrill, chairman.
of the committee on High school to investi-
gate and settle.
The request of the Practice school to be
supplied with Lippincott's Gazetteer, and
Modern Biographical Dictionary was pre-.
sented by Rev. Mr.. Dunn, and the same was
referred to the chairman of the committee
for that school with nowar
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
RACES.

In Blddeford, March 20, George W. Donnell and
Miss Bertha Littleheld.
In Springyale, March IA, William Delane and
Miss Minnie A. Goodwin.
In Dover, March IT, Walter S. Knowlton and
Miss Minnie F. Remick, both of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29

Is the best blood purifier before the public. 1t
eradicates every impurity, and cures scrofula,
Salt Rheum, Boils, Pimples, all Humors, Dys-
pepsia, Bilousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion,
General Debility, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Kidney
and Liyea complaints. 0vercOmes that tired feel
NO. creates an annetita. and hnilds I'm the svsfam
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Hoods SarsaparilIa

Is peculiar in the confidence it gains among all
classes of people. Where it is once used it be-
comes favorite remedy, and is often adopted as
the standard family medicine. Do not be induced
to buy other preparations. Be sure to get the
Peculiar Medicine. 1t is sold by all druggists 81 /;
six for So. Prepared only by @. 1. HOOD & CO.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is peculiar medicine. 1t is carefully prepared
rom Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Mandrake, Dock,
Pipsissewa, Juniper Berries, and other we'll
Know and valuable vegetable remedies, by a
peculiar combination, proportion, and process,
giving 10 HOODS Sarsaparilla curative power not
possessed by other medicines. 1t effects remark
Able curaS Whara others
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

A LII persons having knowledge OF graves OF
"A soldiers buried since last Memorial Day, or
OF graves of soldiers which have never Deen de-
corated, will please communicate the same Win
the name and regiment of the soldier anu loeatlon
OF the grave, by letter or personally, 70 u. W.
SCRIBNER, Secretary Joint Memorial commit
tee, No. 81 IL Exchange st.
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The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness. nau-
sea, constipation pain in the side, etc. guaranteed
to those using Cartcrs Little Liver Pills. One
pill dose. 20 cents.
mch29 d&w1w
Take a d. X. and be 0. X. See advertisement
mars deodGm
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SIBERIA.

The company belonging to Siberia, not
withstand:ng the fact that they have been
playing it for four years, are required to re-
hearse the play every two weeks. There
are seven strong parts in the drama. Sara,
Nicolai, Marie, Jarakoff, Vera, Trolsky and
Sparta, and there are twenty-seven speaking
characters in all. The piece as promised us,
will be well staged. The leading characters
will he taken ae follnus.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
In Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
State of Maine March %, A. ID. 1887.
In case Of EN0CH G. WILLARD, Insolyent Deb
tor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the twenty-eighth
IL day of March, A. ID. 1887, a Warrant in
Insolvency was issued by Henry G. Peabody,
Judge of the Court Of Insolvency for said County
of Cumberland, against the estate of said
ENOCH G. WILLARD OF Portland
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
Of said Debtor, which petition was filed on
the twenty eighth day OF March, A. ID. 1887, to
which date interest on claims Is to be computed.
That the payment Of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
sgnees of his estate, will be held at Court Of In
sOlvency to be holden at Probate Court Room, in
said Portland, on the eighteenth day of April,
A. ID. 1887, ut ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court Of In
solvency for saio County of Cumberland.
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CHAMBER SETS.
Pine, Ash, Cherry, Walnut,
Oak, Birch, &c.

Our purchases in this line are enormous, buying
as we do for our five stores and we can assure ev-
cry reader OF the PRESS that every customer gets
the benefit OF the lower prices which we naturally
get owing to the extent Of our orders. Write us
for Cuts, Photographs and Descriptions Remem-
Der we carry all goods In stock, and the prices
range from $1,000 for Log Cabin Set, all the way
through the various grades to Mahogany Sets
$4,000. very good bargain Is a solid Walnut
Marble Top l0-piece set for $4,000. OF course we
have them cheaper.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
The play will be produced at Portland
Theatre tonight and Wednesday evening.

w. b. A. CONCERT.
A pleasing concert will be given at Y. NJ
Z. A. Hall Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
The performers will be the Ladies Orches-
ira, Mrs. l.. A. Goudy, contralto soloist; Mr..
Harry e. Merrill, basso soloist; and Miss
Helen M. Foster, elocutionist. Tickets can
be secured at Browns shoe store, 421 Con-
gress street; A. s. Kinds, corner of Bracket
and Pine streets, and at the door.
SONG SYMPOSIUM
spectacular song symposium will be CIV
en- at State street chapel Wednesday even
ing at O'Clock. If stormy the concert
will be postponed until Thursday. The
Smith Singers will give the symposium which
will be decidedly novel. Get tickets at Lor-
ing, Short q Harmon's.
RUDDYGoRE.
Friday evening "Ruddygore," Gilbert 4
Sullivan's last opera, which has been await
ed with so much Impotence, will be brought
out in the Stockbridge course at City Hall.
and two more performances will be given on
Saturday afternoon and evening. The stage
will be built out and the walls raised to ac-
commodate the elegant scenery which will
be provided by Mr. Stetson. The compost
ton of the orchestra Of % musicians we gave
yesterday. The costumes will be superb
and the cast will include many favorites.
There will be half fare to all three perform
ances on the Maine Central, 0gdensburg and
Grand Trunk, and late trains on the Grand
Trunk. There will be half fare on the Port
land and Rochester to the Saturday matinee.
Tickets at Stockbridges.
NOTES.
Speaking of concert lately given given by
70 fntx ~ 1Afo =
said: I'm place of duet by the Misses
Armstrong, Miss Flaherty of Portland sang
Kathleen Mayourneen,' and in response to
tumult Of applause sang Come in and shut
the door, Miss Flaherty possesses an ex-
ceptlonally rich voice that has reached high
state of cultivation, and her singing gave tie
greatest pleasure. Hers was undoubtedly
the finest number on the programme.
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VELVET CARPETS sl.2O to s1.75
WILTON CARPETS s1.9O to $3.50

Cotton, Cotton and Wool, and Hemp,
all prices. 1000 rolls OF Straw Mattings
at 12 1-2, 10, Is, 90, 20, 30 cents and
upwards.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
BODY BRUSSELS.

Lowell, Bigelow, Delaware, HOrner,
and other makes Body Brussels. Prices
50, 95 cents, S1.1O, S1.25, $1.35 and
$3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-29
STOVE and RANGE
DEPARTMENT..

We wish 70 call particular attention TO his
branch Of our business which has grown TO enOrm-
GUS proportions. We carry in our stock the eele-
brated New Tariff and Quaker Ranges. the First
National, Groveland, New Hub, Atkinson Daisy,
Union, Brighton, and a host Of others. We warrant
every Range we sell baker. Write for Cuts and
Descriptions Of these Ranges. Our prices you VIII
find are way below the market for Ike quality OF
goods. OF course we prefer every one 70 come and
Just as well through the mail. We furnish all the
ware, pipe zinc and leg rests with each Range and
prepay freight To your depot, and we have nice
Ranges from $500 to $4,000. In ordering be
sure and send height of hole In wall. We send any
Range we have for cash, or a quarter of the
dress all communications 10